The name is of Greek origin, coming from the Greek word anastasis (Ancient Greek: á¼Î½Î¬ÏÏÎ±ÏÎ¹Ï), meaning resurrection. It is a popular name in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia, where it was the most used name for decades until 2008, when its place was taken by Sophia.
Nebraska State Flower The Goldenrod (Soldiago gigantea) was declared the Nebraska State flower in 1895. Solidago gigantea Aiton and Solidago serotina Aiton are the synonyms, and which are commonly called as Goldenrod. Goldenrod is considered native to the United States of America.
Nicknames for Nebraska (2) Nebraskans have been blessed (or cursed) with various nicknames including Bug Eaters, Tree Planters, and Cornhuskers.. Nebraska has had two official state names: The Tree Planter State (1895), and The Cornhusker State (1945-present). From 1956 through 1965, the license plate carried the motto, The Beef State, but it was never an official state name by act of the legislature.